As one might expect, Patricia took the company line in his comments on the trade. As much as any Patriots tends to take a position on such things, the defensive coordinator seemingly stood behind his coach’s decision to make the move.
“Coach Belichick makes very difficult decisions about this football team every single day,” said Patricia.
In a salary cap league, there are always moving pieces. Coaches have to make adjustments all the time for players that come and go, as well as those who get injured. For Patricia, such elements are par for the course, even if they involve the departure of one of the team’s key contributors.